der Hersteller
Translation
manufacturer, producer, maker
Examples
Der Hersteller gibt eine Garantie auf das Produkt.
The manufacturer provides a warranty for the product.
Wir kaufen direkt vom Hersteller.
We buy directly from the manufacturer.
Die Frage wurde an den Hersteller weitergeleitet.
The question was forwarded to the manufacturer.
Grammar Patterns
Hersteller ((of sth.)) manufacturer of sth. This corporation is a Hersteller of computers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Produzent, der Fabrikant; Antonyms: der Verbraucher, der Kunde (consumer, customer)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'herstellen' (to manufacture), which combines 'her-' (here, forth) and 'stellen' (to put, place).
Memory Tips
Think of 'her' (here) + 'stellen' (to set). The person who 'sets' the product 'here' in front of you is the manufacturer.